Sofia Burgoa, physical therapist and Cecilia Habjan, respiratory therapist of the public hospital in Bariloche came to Aspen as part of the Aspen Bariloche Medical Exchange Program. They spent a very full week of observing and participating in professional practices at Aspen Valley Hospital. They also enjoyed a busy social/cultural... read more →
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28
Feb
28
Dr. Ernesto Barbeito, visited Aspen as part of our continuing Aspen Bariloche Medical Exchange Program. Dr. Barbieto, a practicing orthopedic surgeon in Bariloche, observed many orthopedic operations in Valley View Hospital, Mid-Valley Medical Center, and Aspen Valley Hospital. Thanks to Dr. Tito Liotta and Dr. Chris George for hosting him... read more →
- February 28, 2015
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
Oct
09
Aspen artist, David Durrance, visited Bariloche to further the new artistic exchange. While there he gave a PowerPoint presentation on his artistic endeavors in Aspen and visited local artists and art showings in the Bariloche area. Interestingly, his talk was translated by his son, Jessie, who recently completed medical school... read more →
- October 9, 2014
- Artist Exchange, Bariloche
Jul
28
Diego Di Santo, MD from Bariloche attended the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in Seattle, Washington with several orthopedic surgeons from Aspen. After the conference Dr. Di Santo visited Aspen for three days of peer study.
- July 28, 2014
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
May
28
Four orthopedic surgeons from Aspen traveled to Argentina to participate in the annual medical exchange program. This year our doctors where invited to present at two conferences of the Argentine Orthopedic Association (AAOT). One conference was held in Cordoba, Argentina and the other in Bariloche. While in Bariloche, our doctors... read more →
- May 28, 2014
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
Nov
28
The Aspen Rotary Club in coordination with the Aspen Bariloche Medical Exchange Program, the Carbondale Rotary Club and Rotary International sent a U$S 7,500 grant to Nutrir Patagonia to advance their community health/education program. The grant will be used to refurbish their instructional facility and to purchase capital supplies for... read more →
- November 28, 2013
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
Aug
28
A small delegation from the Aspen Bariloche Medical Exchange Program visited Bariloche. The participants were Dra. Leelee Von Stade, Dr. Tito Liotta, Laura Pritchard, and Griff Smith. During the week the delegation: Supported and attended the International Society for Skier Safety conference which was held in Bariloche. This was the... read more →
- August 28, 2013
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
May
28
This year’s medical exchange was one of the most extensive programs in our ten year history of the program. Participants in this year’s program were Mark Purnell MD, Leelee Von Stade MD, Robert Christensen DDS, Chris George MD, Dan Lee MD, Krista Fox OT, Amanda Boxtel, Laura Pritchard and Griff... read more →
- May 28, 2013
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange
May
09
Luego del fallecimiento de su marido, una mujer de la ciudad estadounidense de Aspen realizó una importante donación de sillas de rueda que la localidad hermana de Bariloche donó este jueves por la mañana al Hospital Zonal Ramón Carrillo. El aporte se realizó en el marco de la visita de... read more →
- May 9, 2013
- Bariloche
Sep
28
Dr. Tomas Trapani visited Aspen along with his wife Paula Fischer. Dr. Trapani attended an orthopedic conference with Dr. Purnell on SIGN Fracture Care. SIGN Fracture Care is a program that provides low cost surgical implants for hospitals such as the public hospital in Bariloche. After the conference, Dr. Trapani... read more →
- September 28, 2012
- Bariloche, Medical Exchange